Civis Fortis
Foundation for Civil Society Protection
Where institutions remain silent, Civil Society steps up. And we are here to defend it.
We support Activists, Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Volunteers, Public Figures, and other dedicated citizens who face pressure and persecution because of their work. We also support individuals deprived of their liberty in russian captivity as a result of their civic engagement.
Our Goal is to build a strong and resilient Civil Society in Ukraine.
What We Do
We support Civil Society members who face persecution for their engagement, including Activists, Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Volunteers, and Public Figures.
We also assist Civil Society members who have returned to Ukraine after russian captivity as persons deprived of their liberty.
If you are part of Civil Society and experience pressure, threats, attacks, or unfair actions related to your work, you can contact us. We provide legal, psychological, and other essential support, along with physical protection measures.
If your civic activities are related to russian aggression, or if you’ve been affected by it, we are here to support you. We assist activists who have been injured, deprived of their liberty, repressed in occupied territories, or forced to leave their homes. Together, we fight not only for Freedom but also for Human Dignity.
We document incidents of pressure, persecution, and violence against Civil Society Actors. This monitoring is essential for holding entities accountable and strengthening both Civil Society and the Country.
If you have experienced similar situations, please let us know. It is important.
Our team
Lyudmyla Yankina
Chairperson and Co-Founder
Daniel Popkov
Head of Analytics
Anastasiia Odintsova
Legal Analyst
Tetiana Kurach
Board Member, Head of Emergency Department
Iryna Ivanchenko
Communications Manager
Horbach Nataliia
Media Data Processing Manager
Henri Demianovich
Information Security Manager
Yevhen Vorobiov
Legal Analyst
